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Upper Limb Ischemia / Subclavian Artery Disease
Expert diagnosis and advanced treatment pathways for upper limb ischemia / subclavian artery disease, prioritized for your recovery.
CONSULT A SPECIALISTUpper Limb Ischemia / Subclavian Artery Disease
Understanding Upper Limb Ischemia / Subclavian Artery Disease
Upper limb ischemia occurs due to reduced blood flow to the arms and hands, commonly caused by narrowing or blockage of the subclavian artery.
Introduction
Upper limb ischemia occurs due to reduced blood flow to the arms and hands, commonly caused by narrowing or blockage of the subclavian artery.
Common Symptoms
- Arm pain during activity
- Hand numbness or weakness
- Cold fingers or hand
- Reduced arm pulses
- Dizziness due to subclavian steal syndrome
Treatment Options
- Blood-thinning medications
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Surgical bypass procedures
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Risk factor management
Recovery & Outlook
Most patients improve with vascular intervention and proper long-term care.
